The Pontiac Aztek. Can You Even Bear to Look at It?
How could anyone stand to be seen in it?
A monstrosity encased in plastic cladding, a big blobby butt and the automobile equivalent of buck teeth.
Who would design this? Moreover, who would buy it??
Do you agree? Is the Pontiac Aztek the Ugliest Motor Car Ever?
Background
The sad story
The Pontiac Aztek was GM's first attempt at a "crossover" i.e. a cross between and SUV and a car.
They were probably a little ahead of their time and they made the mistake of giving the idea to Pontiac and having too many cooks spoiling that broth.
The result was the Aztek which was manufactured in Mexico from 2001-2005. It never approached break even and despite price cuts, and changes in the model it really didn't catch on.
Probably because it was as ugly as sin.
The Top Five Reasons Pontiac Aztek is the Ugliest Motor Car Ever
- A misshapen behind
- More plastic than the 90210 zip code
- Blobby
- Designed by committee
- Just plain ugly
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Aztek on Amazon
StrongArm 4353 Pontiac Aztek Glass Lift Support 2001-03, Pack of 1
Amazon Price: $17.76 (as of 11/06/2009) 
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Amazon Price: $20.99 (as of 11/06/2009)
PONTIAC AZTEK GT 2001.(TT: PONTIAC AZTEK GT 2001.): An article from: Automundo Magazine
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Keyless Entry Remote Fob Clicker for 2004 Pontiac Aztek (Must be programmed by Pontiac dealer)
Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 11/06/2009)
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Aztek Sales
Or lack of them...
Aztek sales were about 27,000 in it's first year. 50% of those sales were to car rental outlets that couldn't choose which model they received.
To break even, the Aztek needed to sell 75,000 per year and never got to more than a third of that.
My guess is that it was because it was so hard to look at.
Blogs about the Blobby Aztek
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Aztek Safety Ratings
The IIHS gave the Aztek a "Marginal" overall score in the front offset test.
2004 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Crash Test Ratings:
Front Driver: 3/5 stars
Front Passenger: 4/5 stars
Side Driver: 5/5 stars
Side Rear Passenger: 3/5 stars
All around ugliness 6/5 stars
(The last rating was never officially released)
Aztek Auctions
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Do you agree?
Is Pontiac Aztek the Ugliest Motor Car Ever?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byDefinitely! I feel nausious just looking at it!
SammySpam says:
On first glance I thought that the cars front sure is different.. but its not what I would call ugly.. Then i scrolled down and saw the back! Wouldn't be caught dead in one.
Posted May 19, 2009
MikeMoore says:
Yes I do! At least I'm not the only one. To me it looks like a lego toy of some sort. Although, there is a Honda built truck that looks pretty bad too.
Posted May 19, 2009
xtnshun says:
I was shocked the first time I saw one - I couldn't believe anyone would think anyone would buy it! It was interesting to find out car rental agencies were forced to take them - the only time I've been in one was when a colleague rented one. It was OK on the inside. Luckily it was night so I don't think many people saw me in it.
Posted May 19, 2009
No - there lots of uglier cars!
RinchenChodron says:
No I kind of like it! Even tho it is an American car, I think it's ok actually.
Posted May 19, 2009
The Pontiac Aztek on Wikipedia
The Pontiac Aztek was a mid-size crossover produced by the General Motors marque Pontiac from the 2001 model year to the 2005 model year — the first crossover offered by General Motors.
The Azte...
What the web says about Pontiac Aztek
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Links that prove I'm right!
- 2001 Pontiac Aztek - The 50 Worst Cars of All Time - TIME
- I was in the audience at the Detroit auto show the day GM unveiled the Pontiac Aztek and I will never forget the gasp that audience made. Holy hell!
- Coding Horror: The Pontiac Aztek and the Perils of Design by Committee
- The result rolled off the assembly line in 2000: the Pontiac Aztek, considered by many to be one of the ugliest cars produced in decades and a flop from Day ...
- Car Lust: Pontiac Aztek
- When GM's panopoly of brands was in full swing during the 1950s, the goal was to create a natural progression for customers to climb through to preserve ...
- 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek: Overview - Consumer Guide Automotive
- Nov 23, 2008 ... Used 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek highlights at Consumer Guide Automotive. Learn about the 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek and see a used 2001-2005 ...
- Aztek Fan Club
- An online club for Pontiac Aztek Owners and Enthusiasts An online comminuty for Pontiac Aztek Owners and Enthusiasts.
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